The Rensselaer Center of Excellence in Digital Game Development seeks proposals for digital games that address public health education and awareness in support of the New York State response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Games may: Address behavior, such as social distancing, hand-washing, or wearing masks in public Present facts about […]
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Animation and Game Design Programs ranked in the top 50 nationally and in the top 5 and top 3 in New York state, respectively. To find out more about our ranking and our established game ecosystem please read more on the RPI website.
RPI is now offering a M.S. and Ph.D. in Critical Game Design which will begin Fall 2020. Please read the RPI news article for more information about both programs. The M.S. in Critical Game Design will focus on the application of the transformative capacity of the practical skills necessary […]
Gamefest 19 is proud to announce it’s first ever Indie Zone, sponsored by Vicarious Visions. Are you or do you know an independent developer who has a recently-launched or upcoming game title should be submitted into the competition? Complete this form to apply for a chance to showcase at our […]
Our next community spotlight is Tech Valley Game Space (TVGS) an inclusive nonprofit organization founded on the principle that games and game making are for everyone. Our community and co-working space serves as a welcoming, accessible environment where both aspiring and experienced game developers are encouraged to mentor, educate, and […]
Our next community spotlight is Cage Studios a young indie studio developing their first game: Sail and Sacrifice. In this single player open-world adventure game, you will be the captain of yer own pirate fantasy! Explore the islands, sail the seas, amass a crew, and make a name for yerself […]
Symbionic, a cooperative multi-player exploration game, takes a gander at the experimental. With a core value of encouraging collaboration between two players, Symbionic was created with the idea of merging digital & analog play, removing time constraints, and playing – dually – as a cyborg mouse. Through Symbionic, players encounter […]
Our first community spotlight is 1st Playable Productions Games a local studio focused on developing games that empower and encourage. that persuade a child that math is cool, teach middle school kids to rethink science misconceptions, or train adults to be aware of cognitive bias affecting their decision making. Even […]
Shikigami: The Paper Spirits is a 3D platformer in the style of classic games like Banjo Kazooie and Super Mario 64. In this game, you play as Kami, a spirit which possess’s a children’s storybook. Throughout the game you take the form of a variety of origami creatures with differing […]
Navigating Rensselaer and Beyond sets out to foster empathy for handicapable students at RPI, pitting the player against challenges many people have to face in their daily lives. Set on a stylized version of the RPI campus, the player must attend classes, get food, and fulfill a list of tasks […]